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Chopped rhubarb on parchment paper.
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How to Freeze Rhubarb

Learn how to freeze rhubarb - step by step tutorial. Preserve that fresh taste of early summer to use on a cold winters' day.
Course pantry item
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 1kcal
Author Beth Neels
Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch rhubarb stems

Instructions

  • Remove leaves from rhubarb stalks. Discard leaves safely, they are poisonous.
  • Wash thoroughly. Trim ends.
  • Chop into 1" pieces.
  • Place on parchment lined rimmed baking sheet, in single layer.
  • Freeze about 4 hours or overnight.
  • Place frozen rhubarb in freezer bags. Date and label them. IT is also helpful to measure the quantity in each bag, for future reference.
  • Use frozen rhubarb in all of your favorite recipes.

Notes

Do not use the leaves of the rhubarb plant. They are toxic.
Frozen rhubarb will keep about one year.
Frozen rhubarb can be used in your favorite baked goods, such as;
Rhubarb pie
Rhubarb crisp
Rhubarb jam
or in savory foods like this 
Rhubarb Vinaigrette

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g